keep in
phrasal verb
kept in; keeping in; keeps in
1
: to not show or express (something, such as an emotion)
You shouldn't keep your anger in all the time.
2
: to continue to provide (someone) with (something needed or wanted)
It's very expensive keeping my children in clothes that fit.
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Prince’s band, the Revolution, was kept in the dark about the whole enterprise.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
They should be kept in a dry, dark space, such as a garage or fridge, adds Hutchins.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
That said, here are three things to keep in mind when evaluating tariffs:
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
They should be kept in a dry, dark space, such as a garage or fridge, adds Hutchins.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
That said, here are three things to keep in mind when evaluating tariffs:
1.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Here are some key factors to keep in mind about how your track record as a tenant could affect your credit history, according to experts:
Rent reporting services
1.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for keep in
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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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